Remote Project Accountant - Power & Manufacturing

CHA Consulting, Inc.; Boston (MA); Remote; USD 43,000 - 46,000; Full time

Job summary

CHA Consulting, Inc. is seeking a Project Accountant to join our Power & Manufacturing Sector Finance Team.

You will manage financial administration, support project managers, and ensure accuracy in billing and reporting for a diverse portfolio of power and manufacturing projects. The role offers remote capacity with potential travel to Albany, NY or Norwell, MA as needed, and collaboration with engineers and finance professionals to strengthen project financial performance and contract

Qualifications

• Associate’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or related discipline.
• Minimum 2 years of experience in project accounting or cost accounting.
• Experience with revenue accounting, invoicing, and project management systems.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, PowerPoint, Word).
• Experience with Deltek Vantagepoint preferred.

Responsibilities

• Manage financial administration of assigned project portfolio including setup, revenue methods, rates, budgets, organizational assignments, and intercompany billing in Deltek Vision.
• Review budget-to-actual variances and coordinate with project teams on updates to estimates and plans.
• Evaluate subconsultant invoices and support timely cost recording and payment with Accounts Payable.
• Generate and review project financial reports and escalate items needing follow-up.
• Support financial projections by identifying risks, opportunities, write-offs, and margin impacts.
• Review contracts, change orders, purchase orders, and subcontractor terms for compliance with requirements.
• Maintain project documentation and assist with audits and regulatory reporting.
• Prepare accurate draft invoices and submit on time.

Skills

Project accounting

Financial analysis

Budgeting

Communication

Organization

Multitasking

Education

Associate’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or related discipline

Tools

Deltek Vantagepoint

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

CHA Consulting, Inc. is seeking a Project Accountant to join our Power & Manufacturing Sector Finance Team.

You will manage financial administration, support project managers, and ensure accuracy in billing and reporting for a diverse portfolio of power and manufacturing projects. The role offers remote capacity with potential travel to Albany, NY or Norwell, MA as needed, and collaboration with engineers and finance professionals to strengthen project financial performance and contract